Tuesday’s Cupful: Sun-dried Tomatoes

A bite of these pack a punch

Sun-dried tomatoes have a concentrated sweet and tart flavor burst that goes well in sauces, salad dressings, and dips. They should have a wrinkly, beaten-up look like little pieces of dark red leather. So one should not be surprised to find its texture dry and pliable. Sun-dried tomatoes are sold at the grocery stores in vacuum packed packages or in jars (soaking in seasoned olive oil). Making sun-dried tomatoes has also become popular since cooks can use their own prerogative when seasoning them. It’s also cheaper to make your own sun-dried tomatoes at home. Add minced sun-dried tomatoes to some cream cheese for a yummy spread. Can you think of other ways to use sun-dried tomatoes?